Ad Jesum per Mariam

He Must Increase: St. John the Baptist’s Lessons in Spiritual Humility The first reading comes from the First Letter of St. John, ending with a powerful reminder: “Do not make yourselves idols.” Th...

15 Jan 202510min

Devotion to Mary: Levels of Consecration For those that are considering making an act of Consecration to Our Lady, there are normally several questions. What exactly is Consecration vs. Total Conse...

27 Dec 202444min

The Root of Jesse and the Bloom of Christ: An Advent Meditation The entrance antiphon for today’s Mass reflects a powerful image. “A shoot shall sprout from the root of Jesse.” Sometimes translated ...

24 Dec 202427min

Mary, Elizabeth, and the Spirit of Advent Encounter As we approach the final days of the Advent season, . . . . . . our readings and prayers guide us to focus more intently on the events and circum...

23 Dec 202423min

God’s Call to Each of Us This Christmas As Christmas draws near, we find ourselves immersed in the exchange of greetings. These greetings come in many forms—gifts, cards, words, and heartfelt messa...

22 Dec 202415min

From Darkness to Dawn: The Mystery of Grace Unfolding: Reflections on St. John of the Cross When this weary world approached the shadows of night, . . . . . . the ancient hymn reminds us, the Lord...

15 Dec 202423min

God’s Unfailing Love: Transforming Burdens into Blessings Casting Our Burdens Upon the Lord As the Gospel reminds us, Jesus invites us to come to Him, for He is humble and gentle in heart. This mess...

14 Dec 202412min

Hearkening to God’s Music: A Christian’s Dance Dancing is an art that beautifully combines movement and music. At its core, dancing involves two essential elements: the steps we take and the music...

13 Dec 202411min